Unopened boxes of current era sports cards purchased through one major dealer can now be entombed in an acrylic display box. That’s just one element of a new add-on program for sealed product that's being offered by Dave & Adam's—one that also includes a video component for provenance. The company has unveiled its new “Factory Fresh” and “Case Fresh” options … [Read more...] about Dave & Adam’s Brings Sealed Display Boxes, Video Provenance to Unopened
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Notes: Beckett Reopens Standard Grading; Maradona Jersey Poised to Be Record-Setter, More
Catching up on its huge backlog, Beckett Grading Services has now reopened its standard service. The company says customers can expect a 4-5 month turnaround time for the service, which costs $30 per card without subgrades and $50 with subgrades. ----- Diego Maradona’s jersey from two of the most famous goals in modern soccer history will soon be taking over the … [Read more...] about Notes: Beckett Reopens Standard Grading; Maradona Jersey Poised to Be Record-Setter, More
Notes: MHCC Tallies Records, Launches New Auction, Big $ Modern Up for Bids; New Topps/DACW Shop Opens in Cooperstown
Yes, there was the $3.1 million sale of the T206 "All-Star Cafe" Wagner and the three other "Big Four" cards from the T206 set, but last week's Mile High Card Company auction also saw several other records broken. A 1915 Cracker Jack Ty Cobb PSA 4 sold for $33,341, topping the old mark for the grade by nearly $11,000 while a Joe Jackson PSA 3 from the same set saw the record … [Read more...] about Notes: MHCC Tallies Records, Launches New Auction, Big $ Modern Up for Bids; New Topps/DACW Shop Opens in Cooperstown
Topps, Dave & Adam’s Opening Shop in Cooperstown
Topps, in conjunction with Dave and Adam’s Card World, will open a new flagship retail store in Cooperstown, NY. “Topps by Dave & Adam’s” will open in April of 2022. The company says it “will look to build upon the rich history of the game of baseball within the Cooperstown community and “the shop will provide a new destination for collectors that will be located in the … [Read more...] about Topps, Dave & Adam’s Opening Shop in Cooperstown
Notes: Store Keeps Sports Connection Alive; Talking Cards & Corona; Jordan Mania; Fauci Bobblehead a Smash Hit
It's been an interesting few weeks in the hobby. Auctions launching-- and succeeding-- during a pandemic. Grading companies stopping and starting and stopping again. Trading card makers working on future products but not able to ship. Hobby shops forced to close and hunting for ways to keep the revenue flowing. One long-time … [Read more...] about Notes: Store Keeps Sports Connection Alive; Talking Cards & Corona; Jordan Mania; Fauci Bobblehead a Smash Hit
Reed Kasaoka Exits BBCE to Return to Dave & Adam’s
One of the hobby's most well-known road warriors is on the move but this time it's to settle down a bit. After nine years as the head buyer for Baseball Card Exchange, Reed Kasaoka is returning to Dave & Adam’s as Director of Acquisitions, a similar role to the one he held from 2004 through 2010. “I heard a rumor that Reed was planning to go out on his own and start a … [Read more...] about Reed Kasaoka Exits BBCE to Return to Dave & Adam’s
Dave & Adam’s Buys Original Sabres NHL Franchise Certificate
Dave & Adam’s Card World has purchased a slice of NHL history. The Buffalo-based company was the winning bidder in a recent auction for an original 1970 document awarding an National Hockey League franchise to the city. Dated May 15, 1970, the one-page certificate granted the ‘Niagara Frontier Hockey Corporation’ an expansion team for the 1970-71 season. The … [Read more...] about Dave & Adam’s Buys Original Sabres NHL Franchise Certificate